King's Centre for Visualization in Science
Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 3: The Chemistry of the Greenhouse Effect
This is the third lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It takes a look at how greenhouse gases cause warming and affect Earth's climate. Includes comprehension questions and interactive tools for...
King's Centre for Visualization in Science
Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 6: Greenhouse Gases: A Closer Look
This is the sixth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It takes a look at the different important greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and some of the ways in which humanity is affecting the atmospheric...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Graphs Tell the Story
Examine these graphs from the NOVA/ FRONTLINE Web site to see dramatic increases in the temperature of Earth's surface and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Build Your Own Windmill Generator
Build your own windmill and see how the wind can be converted into energy to produce electricity. This science fair project should help you understand the use of wind as a source of alternative energy. The Science Buddies project ideas...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Carbon Cycle
Video talks about the carbon cycle and uses a computer as a metaphor to show how the cycle can be disrupted by climate change. [3:55] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse Effect
This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE demonstrates the physical property of carbon dioxide that causes the greenhouse effect. Includes background reading and discussion questions. [2:26]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Beyond Fossil Fuels
Martin Hoffert, professor of physics at New York University, discusses global warming and alternative energies in this interview from the NOVA/FRONTLINE: "What's Up with the Weather?"
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Anthropocene
What kind of evidence could demonstrate that humans have begun to dominate and alter the life systems of Earth and have entered a new geological epoch? This article discusses the suggestion that we have entered the Anthropocene and...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Greenhouse Effect Teaching Box
This teaching box provides resources related to the greenhouse effect. It will help you teach how the greenhouse effect warms our planet.
PBS
Pbs: Earth Science Exploration
An earth science collection where students can explore earthquakes, volcanoes, and more natural phenomena. The collection uses videos and interactive activities to investigate our dynamic planet and earth systems.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Kids Crossing: Living in the Greenhouse
This web site provides information about the global climate, Earth's cycles, the greenhouse effect and greenhouse gases, ancient climate changes, and climate events and news.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Climate Change: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect
Students study past climate change, explore the effect of greenhouse gases on Earth's atmosphere today, and consider human impact on global warming.
Other
Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
Other
Interactions Between the Atmosphere & Hydrosphere [Pdf]
A discussion of the interactions between the four spheres of Earth and how they affect weather and climate. The slideshow is divided into two parts. The first deals with interactions between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere and the...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Human Environmental Impacts
In this module, we will explore the concept of pollution and discuss how human use of resources relates. We will discuss the evidence for and against human-caused climate change. Students will compare and contrast pollution cleanup with...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions
Earth's atmosphere contains greenhouse gases. Find out what these gases are and where they come from. Also link to other information about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Climate Change
Comprehensive site on climate change includes basic information on greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives and what people can do at home, on the road, at the office and at school to reduce...
Other
Lehigh University: Climate Change
An inquiry-based science unit for middle school students centered on weather and climate. The lessons integrate technology and lab activities while teaching about Earth system energy balance, greenhouse gases, paleoclimatology, and how...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Air
Air pollution occurs both inside and outside and is dangerous to individuals as well as to the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees laws and regulations related to air quality and has gathered a wealth of information to...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Carbon Dioxide: The Heat Is On
In this activity, students will observe the effect of the gases resulting from a burned fossil fuel on the heat absorption of air and determine the ability of phytoplankton to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. This activity is...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Analyzing Greenhouse Gases and Global Temperature Data Over Time
For this activity, learners plot data on the concentrations of various greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere and look for trends. They will learn that greenhouse gases allow the Sun's light to pass through them to the surface of Earth,...
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Climate
This page gives a complete explanation of climate. Learn the factors that affect the climate.
PBS
Pbs Pov's Borders: Air: Fuel for Thought
This lesson plan engages students in a real-life exploration of climate change as it is affected by greenhouse emissions from vehicles. The aim of this activity is for students to realize the impact of vehicle use in their family and to...
BBC
Bbc: News: Guide to Climate Change
The BBC offers an interactive guide to climate change, including a sliding scale depicting climate change from 1885 to 2099, animation which explores how the greenhouse effect works, and detailed diagrams exploring the carbon cycle, the...